# Jodi Nishimura Group > KAI Real Estate is a Berkeley-based boutique East Bay real estate team combining neighborhood expertise with national brokerage systems to serve buyers, sellers, first-time buyers and investors-specializing in design-forward and architecturally notable listings. Boutique East Bay brokerage, Berkeley-focused, design-forward marketing, high-touch client advocacy, agent-friendly splits, proven market production, buyers & sellers of notable homes ## Agent Bios - [About Maria Giron | Berkeley Real Estate Experts](https://kairealestate.com/agent/maria-giron): Maria Giron's agent profile presents an East Bay and Contra Costa Counties realtor, her bio, contact details, and recent sold listings. - [About Dana Fillinger | Berkeley Real Estate Experts](https://kairealestate.com/agent/dana-fillinger): Dana Fillinger's Berkeley agent profile highlights her East Bay background, real estate experience, and sold-property history. - [Joanne Street Real Estate Agent Berkeley CA | Call Today](https://kairealestate.com/agent/joanne-street): Joanne Street is a Berkeley, CA real estate agent serving East Bay buyers and sellers. - [About Jodi Nishimura | Berkeley Real Estate Experts](https://kairealestate.com/agent/jodi-nishimura): Agent profile for Jodi Nishimura of Kai Real Estate in Berkeley, California. - [About Meghan Howard | Berkeley Real Estate Experts](https://kairealestate.com/agent/meghan-howard): Bay Area real estate agent Meghan Howard brings branding and digital marketing experience to client-focused East Bay home buying and selling. - [About Nkosi Groover | Berkeley Real Estate Experts](https://kairealestate.com/agent/nkosi-groover): A Berkeley real estate agent profile highlighting Nkosi Groover's investing background, Bay Area expertise, and recent sold properties. - [About Steffi Mulia | Berkeley Real Estate Experts](https://kairealestate.com/agent/steffi-mulia): Berkeley agent profile for Steffi Mulia, featuring her bio, license details, and a list of sold East Bay properties. - [Heather Alarab Realtor in Berkeley CA | Kai Real Estate](https://kairealestate.com/agent/heather-alarab): Kai Real Estate profile for Berkeley agent Heather Alarab. - [Alyssa Lacson](https://kairealestate.com/agent/alyssa-lacson): Kai Real Estate's Alyssa Lacson profile highlights her Philippines background, property management degree, and remote marketing experience. - [About Ariel Broshar | Berkeley Real Estate Experts](https://kairealestate.com/agent/ariel-broshar): Profile of Berkeley real estate agent Ariel Broshar, featuring a personal bio, contact details, and recent East Bay sales. - [About Brian McCarthy | Berkeley Real Estate Experts](https://kairealestate.com/agent/brian-mccarthy): Brian McCarthy's Berkeley agent page presents his bio, license details, and a list of East Bay homes sold through Kai Real Estate. - [About Dominik Nettesheim | Berkeley Real Estate Experts](https://kairealestate.com/agent/dominik-nettesheim): Profile of Berkeley real estate agent Dominik Nettesheim, highlighting his UC Santa Cruz background and East Bay market experience. - [Jodi Nishimura Group Berkeley real estate](https://kairealestate.com/agent/jodi-nishimura-group): Berkeley-based Jodi Nishimura Group profile for Kai Real Estate, emphasizing East Bay client service, testimonials, and featured listings. - [About Nicole Coreas | Berkeley Real Estate Experts](https://kairealestate.com/agent/nicole-coreas): Nicole Coreas is a Berkeley-based Kai Real Estate agent serving Northern California buyers and sellers. - [About Anne Keller | Berkeley Real Estate Experts](https://kairealestate.com/agent/anne-keller): Directory profile for Berkeley real estate agent Anne Keller, featuring her East Bay background, credentials, and selected sold listings. - [About Genevieve Boyle | Berkeley Real Estate Experts](https://kairealestate.com/agent/genevieve-boyle): Kai Real Estate profile for Genevieve Boyle, a Berkeley-based office manager with East Bay real estate experience. - [About Josh Keller | Berkeley Real Estate Experts](https://kairealestate.com/agent/josh-keller): KAI Real Estate profile for Josh Keller highlights his Bay Area renovation background and East Bay real estate experience. - [Anne and Josh Keller](https://kairealestate.com/agent/anne-and-josh-keller): Agent profile for Anne and Josh Keller of Kai Real Estate, emphasizing East Bay home buying and selling. - [About Christy Corey | Berkeley Real Estate Experts](https://kairealestate.com/agent/christy-corey): Agent profile for Christy Corey of Kai Real Estate in Berkeley, California. - [Katie Pratt | East Bay Area Real Estate Experts](https://kairealestate.com/agent/katie-pratt): Katie Pratt's Berkeley agent profile highlights her data-driven Bay Area real estate services, investment background, and certifications. - [About Cameron Bodrug | Berkeley Real Estate Experts](https://kairealestate.com/agent/cameron-bodrug): Agent profile for Cameron Bodrug, a Berkeley-based East Bay realtor with sold listings across nearby Bay Area cities. ## Neighborhood Guides - [Rockridge Oakland Neighborhood Guide | Kai Real Estate | Bay Area Real Estate Experts](https://kairealestate.com/neighborhoods/rockridge): Directory profile of Rockridge, an Oakland neighborhood and commercial district centered on College Avenue and its local businesses. - [East Bay Area Community Guide | Kai Real Estate | Bay Area Real Estate Experts](https://kairealestate.com/neighborhoods/east-bay-area): Kai Real Estate profiles East Bay Area neighborhoods, amenities, schools, and local attractions across Emeryville, Alameda, and Lamorinda. - [Alameda | Area Guide | Homes for Sale in Albany | Bay Area Real Estate Experts | Bay Area Real Estate Experts](https://kairealestate.com/neighborhoods/alameda): Directory-style neighborhood listing for Alameda, CA, summarizing demographics, walkability, commute, and nearby points of interest. - [Moraga | Area Guide | Homes for Sale in Albany | Bay Area Real Estate Experts | Bay Area Real Estate Experts](https://kairealestate.com/neighborhoods/moraga): Moraga, CA neighborhood profile with census demographics and nearby points of interest. - [Orinda | Area Guide | Homes for Sale in Albany | Bay Area Real Estate Experts | Bay Area Real Estate Experts](https://kairealestate.com/neighborhoods/orinda): Directory profile of Orinda, CA with census demographics, Walk Score data, and nearby business listings. - [Pinole | Area Guide | Homes for Sale in Albany | Bay Area Real Estate Experts | Bay Area Real Estate Experts](https://kairealestate.com/neighborhoods/pinole): Pinole, CA neighborhood profile with census demographics, walk and bike scores, nearby businesses, and school listings. - [Richmond | Area Guide | Homes for Sale in Albany | Bay Area Real Estate Experts | Bay Area Real Estate Experts](https://kairealestate.com/neighborhoods/richmond): Richmond, CA neighborhood page with Census demographics, local scores, nearby points of interest, and school listings. - [Rodeo | Area Guide | Homes for Sale in Albany | Bay Area Real Estate Experts | Bay Area Real Estate Experts](https://kairealestate.com/neighborhoods/rodeo): Rodeo, CA neighborhood listing with census demographics, nearby points of interest, and Kai Real Estate contact details. - [San Pablo | Area Guide | Homes for Sale in Albany | Bay Area Real Estate Experts | Bay Area Real Estate Experts](https://kairealestate.com/neighborhoods/san-pablo): San Pablo, CA neighborhood profile with census demographics, commute scores, and nearby Yelp-listed local businesses. - [Explore Berkeley Neighborhoods - Discover Your Dream Home | Bay Area Real Estate Experts](https://kairealestate.com/neighborhoods/berkeley): A Berkeley neighborhood guide highlighting local districts, dining, parks, schools, and featured homes. - [El Sobrante, CA Real Estate | Homes & Neighborhood Guide | Bay Area Real Estate Experts](https://kairealestate.com/neighborhoods/el-sobrante): Kai Real Estate's El Sobrante, CA neighborhood page summarizes local demographics and nearby amenities for homebuyers. - [Hercules | Area Guide | Homes for Sale in Albany | Bay Area Real Estate Experts | Bay Area Real Estate Experts](https://kairealestate.com/neighborhoods/hercules): Kai Real Estate's Hercules, CA neighborhood page presents census demographics, nearby businesses, and school listings. - [Piedmont Community Guide | Kai Real Estate | Bay Area Real Estate Experts](https://kairealestate.com/neighborhoods/piedmont): Piedmont neighborhood guide highlighting community atmosphere, parks, dining, shopping, and schools in Oakland. - [Lafayette | Area Guide | Homes for Sale in Albany | Bay Area Real Estate Experts | Bay Area Real Estate Experts](https://kairealestate.com/neighborhoods/lafayette): Kai Real Estate's Lafayette, CA neighborhood page lists a featured home and summarizes local demographics, walkability, and nearby points of interest. - [Oakland Neighborhoods Guide | Explore With Kai Real Estate | Bay Area Real Estate Experts](https://kairealestate.com/neighborhoods/oakland): Oakland neighborhood guide highlighting Rockridge, Temescal, Montclair, and other East Bay communities. - [Walnut Creek | Area Guide | Homes for Sale in Albany | Bay Area Real Estate Experts | Bay Area Real Estate Experts](https://kairealestate.com/neighborhoods/walnut-creek): Neighborhood profile for Walnut Creek, CA with Census demographics, mobility scores, and nearby points of interest. - [Albany CA Real Estate Guide & Homes | Kai Real Estate | Bay Area Real Estate Experts](https://kairealestate.com/neighborhoods/albany): Albany, CA neighborhood guide covering local lifestyle, dining, recreation, schools, and nearby East Bay cities. - [Explore North Oakland Real Estate | Guide & Homes | Bay Area Real Estate Experts](https://kairealestate.com/neighborhoods/north-oakland): North Oakland neighborhood page describing East Bay housing, commercial corridors, and a featured Oakland listing. - [El Cerrito Real Estate Guide | Kai Real Estate Bay Area | Bay Area Real Estate Experts](https://kairealestate.com/neighborhoods/el-cerrito): El Cerrito neighborhood real estate profile in the East Bay. - [Kensington | Area Guide | Homes for Sale in Albany | Bay Area Real Estate Experts | Bay Area Real Estate Experts](https://kairealestate.com/neighborhoods/kensington): Kensington, CA neighborhood profile with census demographics, walkability scores, and nearby businesses and schools. ## Buyer Guides - [Buying a Home in East Bay - Your Expert Guide Awaits](https://kairealestate.com/buyers): Kai Real Estate outlines buyer guidance for navigating the East Bay home market. ## Seller Guides - [Sell My Home East Bay - Expert Sellers | Kai Real Estate](https://kairealestate.com/sellers): Kai Real Estate's East Bay sellers page presents home-selling services centered on staging, photography, and video marketing. ## Tools - [Free California Home Valuation | Kai Real Estate](https://kairealestate.com/home-valuation): Kai Real Estate presents a home valuation request form for homeowners seeking a property value report. ## Featured Blog Posts - [Car Free Living El Cerrito: BART, Trails & Amenities](https://kairealestate.com/blog/carfree-living-in-el-cerrito-bart-trails-and-amenities): A guide to car-free and car-light living in El Cerrito, centered on BART, the Ohlone Greenway, and nearby amenities. - [Lafayette Homes Near BART | Best Areas for Commuters](https://kairealestate.com/blog/where-to-live-in-lafayette-for-easy-bart-commutes): Guide to Lafayette neighborhoods for easier BART commutes, comparing downtown, station-area pockets, and hillside trade-offs. - [Berkeley Closing Costs Explained for Homebuyers | Guide](https://kairealestate.com/blog/closing-costs-explained-for-berkeley-homebuyers): Berkeley homebuyers guide to closing costs, transfer taxes, escrow fees, and ways to lower upfront cash. - [North Oakland House Hacking: Duplexes, ADUs & Tips](https://kairealestate.com/blog/house-hacking-in-north-oakland-duplexes-and-more): North Oakland house-hacking guide covering duplexes, ADUs, zoning, financing, rent rules, and 2026 market context. - [Walnut Creek Neighborhoods Guide: Which Fits You?](https://kairealestate.com/blog/walnut-creek-neighborhoods-compared-for-east-bay-buyers): A Walnut Creek neighborhood comparison for East Bay buyers, contrasting downtown walkability with Saranap, Northgate, and Rudgear Estates. - [Living in Albany's Solano Avenue Corridor](https://kairealestate.com/blog/what-its-like-living-in-albanys-solano-avenue-corridor): Profile of Albany's Solano Avenue Corridor as a walkable main-street neighborhood with shops, dining, parks, and waterfront access. - [Kai Real Estate Moving to 2991 College Ave, Berkeley](https://kairealestate.com/blog/were-moving): Kai Real Estate announces its move to 2991 College Ave in Berkeley's Elmwood district and invites readers to a soft opening. - [Living in Orinda CA: Space, Schools, and Calm](https://kairealestate.com/blog/living-in-orinda-space-schools-and-smalltown-calm): A real-estate guide to Orinda's homes, schools, trails, downtown scale, and BART connectivity. - [El Cerrito Seller Disclosures: Simple Buyer's Guide](https://kairealestate.com/blog/el-cerrito-seller-disclosures-a-simple-buyers-guide): Buyer's guide to El Cerrito seller disclosures, with plain-English explanations, hazard checks, inspections, and contingency timing. - [Living Near College Avenue in Rockridge | Lifestyle Guide](https://kairealestate.com/blog/living-near-college-avenue-in-rockridge): Guide to walkable, transit-rich living near College Avenue in Rockridge, covering homes, parks, schools, commutes, and neighborhood tradeoffs. - [Living in North Berkeley: Daily Life & Housing Guide](https://kairealestate.com/blog/what-its-really-like-living-in-north-berkeley): A North Berkeley neighborhood guide covering walkability, housing, parks, commute options, schools, and daily-life considerations. - [Thank you East Bay Express Readers!](https://kairealestate.com/blog/thank-you-east-bay-express-readers): Kai Real Estate thanks East Bay Express readers after winning Silver Medals for Jodi Nishimura and the agency. - [August 2025 East Bay Market Report Snapshot](https://kairealestate.com/blog/august-2025-east-bay-market-report-snapshot): An Inner East Bay market snapshot notes rising prices, surging inventory, and fewer closings, creating conditions for both buyers and sellers. - [First-Time Buying in Moraga: What to Expect](https://kairealestate.com/blog/firsttime-buying-in-moraga-what-to-expect): Buyer guide for Moraga explaining competition, inspections, older homes, and HOA due diligence. - [Berkeley Transfer Tax Rates: What Buyers & Sellers Pay](https://kairealestate.com/blog/berkeley-transfer-tax-what-buyers-and-sellers-pay): A Berkeley real estate guide explains county and city transfer taxes, who pays, exemptions, and closing-cost planning. - [Buyer Closing Costs Walnut Creek - Plan Your Budget](https://kairealestate.com/blog/buyer-closing-costs-in-walnut-creek-a-complete-guide): A guide to Walnut Creek buyer closing costs, typical East Bay ranges, and budgeting steps for financed home purchases. - [Buying a Home in Alameda: Is It Right for Your First Home?](https://kairealestate.com/blog/is-alameda-the-right-place-for-your-first-home): Guide to buying a first home in Alameda, covering prices, neighborhoods, commute options, and down payment help. - [Buying a Historic Home in Alameda: What to Know](https://kairealestate.com/blog/buying-a-historic-home-in-alameda-what-to-know): Guide to buying a historic home in Alameda, with advice on inspections, permits, insurance, and preserving original windows. - [Pre-Approval vs Pre-Qualification in Lafayette? Read This](https://kairealestate.com/blog/preapproval-vs-prequal-in-lafayette-explained): Kai Real Estate explains how Lafayette buyers can use pre-approval, documents, and timing to strengthen offers in a competitive East Bay market. - [Selling a Home in Piedmont: Prep and Timing Guide](https://kairealestate.com/blog/selling-a-home-in-piedmont-prep-and-timing-guide): A Piedmont home-selling guide advises cosmetic prep, permit records, and spring timing over rushed remodels in a small, high-value market. - [Selling a Midcentury or Modern Home in Berkeley](https://kairealestate.com/blog/selling-a-midcentury-or-modern-home-in-berkeley): Guide to selling Berkeley midcentury and modern homes with advice on staging, pricing, disclosures, and design-specific marketing. ## Press - [Press & Media | Bay Area Real Estate Experts](https://kairealestate.com/press): Kai Real Estate's Press & Media page catalogs recent media coverage of Berkeley and East Bay homes. ## Testimonials - [Testimonials | Kai Real Estate | Bay Area Real Estate Experts](https://kairealestate.com/testimonials): Testimonials page for Jodi highlights Bay Area buyers praising her financial guidance, negotiations, and Berkeley-Oakland market knowledge. ## Core Pages - [East Bay Real Estate - Discover Luxury Homes with Kai](https://kairealestate.com/): Directory listing for Kai Real Estate, an East Bay brokerage featuring homes, community pages, testimonials, and contact details. ## Other Pages - [Contact Us](https://kairealestate.com/contact-us): Kai Real Estate's Berkeley contact page lists office details and message submission options. - [About Ariel Broshar | Berkeley Real Estate Experts](https://kairealestate.com/about-ariel-broshar): Profile page for East Bay real estate agent Ariel Broshar with biography, contact details, and recent property sales. - [East Bay Real Estate](https://kairealestate.com/blog): Kai Real Estate's East Bay blog index lists neighborhood posts on Orinda, El Cerrito, Moraga, Lafayette, Alameda, and North Oakland. - [About Dana Fillinger | Berkeley Real Estate Experts](https://kairealestate.com/about-dana-fillinger): Profile of Dana Fillinger, a Berkeley-based East Bay agent with creative roots and deep Lafayette community ties. - [About Genevieve Boyle | Berkeley Real Estate Experts](https://kairealestate.com/about-genevieve-boyle): Kai Real Estate profile of office manager Genevieve Boyle, highlighting her Hawaii roots, Bay Area move, and real estate background. - [About Meghan Howard | Berkeley Real Estate Experts](https://kairealestate.com/about-meghan-howard): Agent bio page for Berkeley-based Meghan Howard, highlighting her Bay Area experience, marketing background, and client-first approach. - [About Nkosi Groover | Berkeley Real Estate Experts](https://kairealestate.com/about-nkosi-groover): Bay Area agent Nkosi Groover is profiled as a tech-minded, data-driven real estate advisor with fix-and-flip investing experience. - [About Christy Corey | Berkeley Real Estate Experts](https://kairealestate.com/about-christy-corey): Profile of East Bay real estate agent Christy Corey, with background, personal bio, and a sample of her sold properties. - [About Cameron Bodrug | Berkeley Real Estate Experts](https://kairealestate.com/about-cameron-bodrug): Kai Real Estate profile for Berkeley agent Cameron Bodrug, highlighting East Bay service, Spanish fluency, and recent sold properties. - [Anne and Josh Keller East Bay real estate team](https://kairealestate.com/anne-and-josh-keller): Profile of Anne and Josh Keller, Berkeley-based Realtors highlighting kindness, authenticity, integrity, and East Bay home buying and selling support. - [Berkeley real estate team](https://kairealestate.com/jodi-nishimura-group): Directory profile for the Jodi Nishimura Group, a Berkeley-based East Bay real estate team. - [Greater San Diego | Kai Real Estate | Bay Area Real Estate Experts](https://kairealestate.com/greatersandiego): San Diego County real estate page highlighting Central San Diego, South Bay, North County, Beach Towns, and East County. - [Join Us | Kai Real Estate](https://kairealestate.com/join-us-kai-real-estate): Kai Real Estate recruits experienced agents for a collaborative Berkeley brokerage. - [Privacy Policy | Kai Real Estate | Bay Area Real Estate Experts](https://kairealestate.com/terms-and-conditions): Jodi Nishimura Group's privacy policy and terms of use for its real estate site outlines data collection, sharing, and AI use. - [Constant Contact | Kai Real Estate | Bay Area Real Estate Experts](https://kairealestate.com/contact): Contact page for Kai Real Estate, a Berkeley-based East Bay real estate team. - [Events](https://kairealestate.com/events): Berkeley events page for Kai Real Estate, featuring community gatherings and an upcoming-events list of East Bay real-estate topics. - [Quarterly Makers Fair](https://kairealestate.com/Maker'sFair): Kai Real Estate lists Berkeley's Makers Fair, a recurring local vendor event at its storefront with featured artisans and seasonal 2023 dates. - [About Josh Keller | Berkeley Real Estate Experts](https://kairealestate.com/about-josh-keller): Biography page for Josh Keller, a KAI Real Estate agent in Berkeley, California. - [About Anne Keller | Berkeley Real Estate Experts](https://kairealestate.com/about-anne-keller): Kai Real Estate agent Anne Keller serves East Bay buyers and sellers from Berkeley. - [About Maria Giron | Berkeley Real Estate Experts](https://kairealestate.com/about-maria-giron): Profile page for East Bay agent Maria Giron, serving buyers and sellers in East Bay and Contra Costa Counties. - [About Nicole Coreas | Berkeley Real Estate Experts](https://kairealestate.com/about-nicole-coreas): Profile of Berkeley-based Kai Real Estate agent Nicole Coreas, highlighting her East Bay background, client-focused approach, and recent sold properties. - [About Dominik Nettesheim | Berkeley Real Estate Experts](https://kairealestate.com/about-dominik-nettesheim): Berkeley agent Dominik Nettesheim's profile highlights his psychology background, East Bay roots, and Kai Real Estate listings. - [About Steffi Mulia | Berkeley Real Estate Experts](https://kairealestate.com/about-steffi-mulia): Profile page for Berkeley real estate agent Steffi Mulia, highlighting her background, languages, and recent East Bay sales. - [About Brian McCarthy | Berkeley Real Estate Experts](https://kairealestate.com/about-brian-mccarthy): Berkeley real estate agent Brian McCarthy shares his bio, contact details, and recent sold properties through Kai Real Estate. - [Meet Kai Real Estate | Bay Area Real Estate Experts](https://kairealestate.com/kai-agents): Kai Real Estate's Berkeley team page profiles agents, values, testimonials, and contact information. - [Best Places to Live in Bay Area | Kai Real Estate](https://kairealestate.com/communities): Directory of East Bay communities served by Kai Real Estate, linking to Albany, Berkeley, El Cerrito, North Oakland, Oakland, Rockridge, and Piedmont. - [Before & After | Kai Real Estate](https://kairealestate.com/before-and-after): Kai Real Estate showcases before-and-after home renovation projects with short notes on kitchens, baths, interiors, and exteriors. - [404 Page Not Found | Kai Real Estate | Bay Area Real Estate Experts](https://kairealestate.com/404): KAI Real Estate is an East Bay brokerage helping homeowners buy and sell homes from Berkeley. - [About Jodi Nishimura | Berkeley Real Estate Experts](https://kairealestate.com/agent-jodi-nishimura): Berkeley agent profile highlighting Jodi Nishimura's East Bay market experience, awards, philanthropy, and client testimonials.